Liverpool have set a £40m asking price for the controversial 26-year-old, and Bayern Munich were also believed to be potential suitors.

And now it seems Suarez could be in line for a grilling from his employers after apparently holding secret talks with Real Madrid to force through a move.

Spanish paper Marca, who share a close relationship with Madrid, reported that were secret negotiations were taking place in which issues such as wages were discussed.

The news could impact upon Real Madrid's chances of nabbing Gareth Bale

Luis Suarez in hot water with Liverpool over secret Real Madrid meeting

The Reds are yet to receive a formal transfer request from Suarez, who hasn't been afraid to criticise the British media for what he perceived to be their negative treatment of him.

New Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hasn't openly discussed Luis Suarez as a transfer target, although the news could have implications insofar as being able to lure Gareth Bale away from Spurs goes.

Suarez's Uruguay lost 2-1 to Brazil in last night's Confederations Cup semi-final.